Balti Chicken is a succulent Indian dish based on chicken, tomatoes and spices. recipe.

Serves: 4—6 

Preparation: 20 mins 

Cooking : 30—35 mins

Ingredients 

vegetable oil 6 tablespoons

onion I, chopped

turmeric 1/2 teaspoon

ground coriander I teaspoon

ground cumin I teaspoon

chili powder I teaspoon

water 2 tablespoons

boneless, skinless chicken 750 g ( 1 1/2  Ib),

cubed

tomatoes I kg (2 lb). chopped

green pepper I large, cut into squares

garlic cloves 4—6, chopped

fresh green chiles 2, chopped

salt

Indian breads, such as parathas or

chapatis to serve

Method 

Heat the oil ¡n a hot bafti pan or wok and fry the onion until soft. Mix the turmeric, ground coriander, cumin and chili powder in a small bowl with the water. 

Stir into the softened onion and cook until the liquid has dried up — about 3—4 minutes.

Add the chicken and brown, then stir in the tomatoes and salt. Cover and cook over a moderate heat for IS minutes.

Stir in the green pepper. garlic and chiles and cook, uncovered, until the tomato juices have evaporated and the chicken is cooked through.

Serve with Indian breads, such as parathas or chapatis.